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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,015.62, 25,517.76 and 7,153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,015.62, 25,517.76 and 7,153.06 is: 10,727.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,015.62 : 25,517.76 = 7,153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,015.62/25,517.76 = 7,153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,015.62x = 25,517.76 × 7,153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,015.62x = 182,530,068.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,530,068.35/17,015.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,727.21

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